Question 1

What is a typical resting heart rate for a healthy individual?

Accepted Answer

A)  120 to 200 bpm 
B)  90 to 100 bpm 
C)  50 to 90 bpm 
D)  15 to 30 bpm 
A)  120 to 200 bpm 
B)  90 to 100 bpm 
C)  50 to 90 bpm 
D)  15 to 30 bpm

Question 2

Describe how blood is pumped and circulated through the body. Include the roles of the four chambers of the heart, the major blood vessels leading in and out of the heart and lungs, and the arteries, capillaries, and veins found in the body.

Accepted Answer

Blood is pumped and circulated through t

Question 3

Static stretching should be part of the pre-exercise warm-up to help prevent injury.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Cardiovascular endurance exercise increases levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

People who are fit have a higher resting heart rate than people who are unfit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

For exercise sessions lasting more than 60 minutes, a sports drink is recommended as a fluid replacement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the best way to offset cardiovascular stress caused by strength training?

Accepted Answer

A)  cardiorespiratory endurance exercise 
B)  more strength training exercise 
C)  flexibility exercise 
D)  sedentary exercise 
A)  cardiorespiratory endurance exercise 
B)  more strength training exercise 
C)  flexibility exercise 
D)  sedentary exercise

Question 8

Which response occurs immediately when one exercises?

Accepted Answer

A)  less blood flow to the skin 
B)  decreased ventilation (breathing) 
C)  decreased blood flow to the liver 
D)  increased heart rate 
A)  less blood flow to the skin 
B)  decreased ventilation (breathing) 
C)  decreased blood flow to the liver 
D)  increased heart rate

Question 9

What should a beginner do during the initial phase of an exercise program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Exercise at the low end of the target heart rate range. 
B)  Exercise at the high end of the target heart rate range. 
C)  Perform short but intense bouts of activity. 
D)  Exercise five to seven days per week. 
A)  Exercise at the low end of the target heart rate range. 
B)  Exercise at the high end of the target heart rate range. 
C)  Perform short but intense bouts of activity. 
D)  Exercise five to seven days per week.

Question 10

Which problem causes the brain's temperature regulatory center to fail?

Accepted Answer

A)  dehydration 
B)  heat cramps 
C)  heat exhaustion 
D)  heatstroke 
A)  dehydration 
B)  heat cramps 
C)  heat exhaustion 
D)  heatstroke

Question 11

What is the storage form of carbohydrates in the liver, muscles, and kidneys?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose 
B)  glycogen 
C)  adenosine triphosphate 
D)  lactic acid 
A)  glucose 
B)  glycogen 
C)  adenosine triphosphate 
D)  lactic acid

Question 12

The "talk test" may be used to monitor exercise intensity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

How does regular endurance exercise contribute to better control of body fat?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases calorie requirements. 
B)  It decreases daily energy expenditure. 
C)  It increases calorie intake. 
D)  It increases daily calorie expenditure. 
A)  It decreases calorie requirements. 
B)  It decreases daily energy expenditure. 
C)  It increases calorie intake. 
D)  It increases daily calorie expenditure.

Question 14

On what does the recommended time (duration) of an endurance training workout depend?

Accepted Answer

A)  frequency 
B)  specificity 
C)  intensity 
D)  mode 
A)  frequency 
B)  specificity 
C)  intensity 
D)  mode

Question 15

Which one of the following instructions for monitoring your exercise heart rate is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Count your pulse for one minute. 
B)  Press firmly on the carotid artery. 
C)  Use your thumb, not one or more of your fingers. 
D)  Count the pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4. 
A)  Count your pulse for one minute. 
B)  Press firmly on the carotid artery. 
C)  Use your thumb, not one or more of your fingers. 
D)  Count the pulse for 15 seconds and multiply by 4.

Question 16

Which statement is true regarding warm-up sessions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Warm-up activities are usually of high intensity. 
B)  Warm-up sessions can enhance performance and reduce injuries. 
C)  Warm-up activities should be twice as long as the main portion of the workout. 
D)  Warm-up sessions should focus on muscles that will not be used during the exercise. 
A)  Warm-up activities are usually of high intensity. 
B)  Warm-up sessions can enhance performance and reduce injuries. 
C)  Warm-up activities should be twice as long as the main portion of the workout. 
D)  Warm-up sessions should focus on muscles that will not be used during the exercise.

Question 17

What results when heat loss exceeds the body's ability to warm itself?

Accepted Answer

A)  frostbite 
B)  hypothermia 
C)  wind chill 
D)  oxidation 
A)  frostbite 
B)  hypothermia 
C)  wind chill 
D)  oxidation

Question 18

List and describe the three energy systems, including their fuel and rate of ATP production. For each, provide two examples of an activity for which that system would be the predominant energy source.

Accepted Answer

The three energy systems are the phospha

Question 19

Which is true of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves 4 to 10 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 1 to 3 minutes between repetitions. 
B)  It involves 4 to 8 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 3 to 5 minutes between repetitions. 
C)  It involves 2 to 4 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 3 to 5 minutes between repetitions. 
D)  It involves 2 to 4 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 1 to 3 minutes between repetitions. 
A)  It involves 4 to 10 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 1 to 3 minutes between repetitions. 
B)  It involves 4 to 8 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 3 to 5 minutes between repetitions. 
C)  It involves 2 to 4 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 3 to 5 minutes between repetitions. 
D)  It involves 2 to 4 repetitions of an exercise, with breaks of 1 to 3 minutes between repetitions.

Question 20

A fast time and a low heart rate during the 1-mile walk test indicate a high level of cardiorespiratory endurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What is a typical resting heart rate for a healthy individual?

Describe how blood is pumped and circulated through the body. Include the roles of the four chambers of the heart, the major blood vessels leading in and out of the heart and lungs, and the arteries, capillaries, and veins found in the body.

Static stretching should be part of the pre-exercise warm-up to help prevent injury.

Cardiovascular endurance exercise increases levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL).

People who are fit have a higher resting heart rate than people who are unfit.

For exercise sessions lasting more than 60 minutes, a sports drink is recommended as a fluid replacement.

What is the best way to offset cardiovascular stress caused by strength training?

Which response occurs immediately when one exercises?

What should a beginner do during the initial phase of an exercise program?

Which problem causes the brain's temperature regulatory center to fail?

What is the storage form of carbohydrates in the liver, muscles, and kidneys?

The "talk test" may be used to monitor exercise intensity.

How does regular endurance exercise contribute to better control of body fat?

On what does the recommended time (duration) of an endurance training workout depend?

Which one of the following instructions for monitoring your exercise heart rate is correct?

Which statement is true regarding warm-up sessions?

What results when heat loss exceeds the body's ability to warm itself?

List and describe the three energy systems, including their fuel and rate of ATP production. For each, provide two examples of an activity for which that system would be the predominant energy source.

Which is true of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)?

A fast time and a low heart rate during the 1-mile walk test indicate a high level of cardiorespiratory endurance.

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Exam 3: Cardiorespiratory Endurance

What is a typical resting heart rate for a healthy individual?

Describe how blood is pumped and circulated through the body. Include the roles of the four chambers of the heart, the major blood vessels leading in and out of the heart and lungs, and the arteries, capillaries, and veins found in the body.

Static stretching should be part of the pre-exercise warm-up to help prevent injury.

Cardiovascular endurance exercise increases levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL).

People who are fit have a higher resting heart rate than people who are unfit.

For exercise sessions lasting more than 60 minutes, a sports drink is recommended as a fluid replacement.

What is the best way to offset cardiovascular stress caused by strength training?

Which response occurs immediately when one exercises?

What should a beginner do during the initial phase of an exercise program?

Which problem causes the brain's temperature regulatory center to fail?

What is the storage form of carbohydrates in the liver, muscles, and kidneys?

The "talk test" may be used to monitor exercise intensity.

How does regular endurance exercise contribute to better control of body fat?

On what does the recommended time (duration) of an endurance training workout depend?

Which one of the following instructions for monitoring your exercise heart rate is correct?

Which statement is true regarding warm-up sessions?

What results when heat loss exceeds the body's ability to warm itself?

List and describe the three energy systems, including their fuel and rate of ATP production. For each, provide two examples of an activity for which that system would be the predominant energy source.

Which is true of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)?

A fast time and a low heart rate during the 1-mile walk test indicate a high level of cardiorespiratory endurance.

Introduction to Wellness, Fitness, and Lifestyle Management

Principles of Physical Fitness

Muscular Strength and Endurance

Flexibility and Low-Back Health

Body Composition

Putting Together a Complete Fitness Program

Nutrition

Weight Management

Stress

Cardiovascular Health

Cancer

Substance Use and Misuse

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Environmental Health

Filters